Addressing the Increasing Challenges of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome for Health Systems 

The Problem  Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, also known as CKM syndrome, is a complex disorder attributed to a connection among obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).1,2 CKM syndrome affects nearly every major organ in the body and includes two distinct but overlapping conditions: 1) cardiorenal syndrome and 2) cardiometabolic disorder.1   While both disorders… Continue reading Addressing the Increasing Challenges of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome for Health Systems 

Customer Engagement Review: Brain and Behavioral Health

The Problem  The global burden of brain disorders, which include mental health conditions, neurological disorders and cerebrovascular diseases (e.g., depression, dementia and stroke), is staggering.1 It is estimated that there will be 4.9 billion cases of brain disorders by 2050, a >20% increase from 2021.1 These disorders present significant challenges for patients, families, healthcare systems… Continue reading Customer Engagement Review: Brain and Behavioral Health

Optimizing Health System Infrastructure for Clinical Trial Success 

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From the technological systems that handle data collection to the physical facilities that safely deliver complex therapies to patients, appropriate health system infrastructure is critical to the successful conduct and completion of clinical trials. Nevertheless, health systems are often fragmented,1-2 under-resourced3 and lacking in well-established processes, equipment or physical facilities to deliver the coordinated care… Continue reading Optimizing Health System Infrastructure for Clinical Trial Success 

Keeping Health Equity Front and Center Blog Series – Part 2: Reviewing Best Practice from Data-Driven Organizations

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With health inequities accounting for approximately $320 billion in annual healthcare spending and roughly $42 billion in lost productivity per year,1 it is unsurprising that healthcare organizations across the US focus on initiatives to improve health equity. High-quality data are needed to identify health disparities, find patterns or root causes, and implement targeted interventions.2 Health… Continue reading Keeping Health Equity Front and Center Blog Series – Part 2: Reviewing Best Practice from Data-Driven Organizations

Understanding the Health System Dynamics Impacting Clinical Trials 

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Clinical trials are a foundational element of the US healthcare system. According to the National Library of Medicine, the number of registered clinical trial studies worldwide surged at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 27% from 2000 to 2023.1 The dramatic increase underscores a trial’s role in advancing health and science–from discovering new treatments… Continue reading Understanding the Health System Dynamics Impacting Clinical Trials 

The Kinetix Group and White Swan Unveil AI-Powered Patient Centricity Program

NEW YORK, NY – January 30, 2024 – As part of an enduring partnership and shared commitment to improve the global care continuum, The Kinetix Group (TKG) and White Swan announced their new AI-Powered Patient Centricity Program.

Anna Thomas

Anna is a gifted and often prescient strategist, able to help health systems, physician groups, and payers thrive under new payment models and achieve better outcomes. She is fluent in improving efficiency and coordination of care through population-oriented delivery models. Her role at TKG includes client management, business development, and designing and implementing scalable projects with… Continue reading Anna Thomas